Hallsville Middle

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Hallsville Middle ranks 169 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hallsville Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Hallsville, Missouri, with 365 students and part of the Hallsville R-IV school district. This well-performing school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, particularly in Mathematics, and has been ranked in the top half of Missouri middle schools over the past several years.

Hallsville Middle's students excel academically, with 62.3% of 6th graders, 58.7% of 7th graders, and 20.5% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 44.4%, 40.6%, and 30.6%, respectively. The school also performs well in English Language Arts, with 42.5% of 6th graders, 49% of 7th graders, and 22.6% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 37.6%, 37.8%, and 42.1%. When compared to nearby middle schools in the Columbia 93 school district, Hallsville Middle generally outperforms them on standardized tests, particularly in Mathematics.

Hallsville Middle has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 22.3% in 2022-2023 to 14.8% in 2023-2024, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has decreased from 35.65% in 2020-2021 to 27.95% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased from $7,374 in 2018-2019 to $8,611 in 2021-2022, indicating a commitment to investing in the school's resources and programs, which may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

421 Hwy 124 E
Hallsville, MO 65255-9801

(573) 696-5512

District: Hallsville R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
169^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,611

Students who attend Hallsville Middle usually attend:

High:

Hallsville High

Feeder schools for Hallsville Middle:

Elementary:	Hallsville Intermediate
	Hallsville Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 347

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.1%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Asian:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hallsville Middle ranks better than 62.5% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.13. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.1%), two or more races (4.9%), Asian (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hallsville Middle is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Hallsville Middle employs 24.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hallsville Middle is $8,611.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hallsville Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Hallsville Middle 169^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Hallsville Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Hallsville R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Hallsville R-IV 128^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hallsville Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hallsville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	50.55	289^th	619	53.3%
2007	39.73	441^st	624	29.3%
2008	55.39	261^st	624	58.2%
2009	55.61	270^th	601	55.1%
2010	50.52	354^th	614	42.3%
2011	52.76	320^th	625	48.8%
2012	42.72	416^th	623	33.2%
2013	53.77	297^th	649	54.2%
2014	65.53	195^th	633	69.2%
2015	56.10	236^th	585	59.7%
2016	49.31	231^st	435	46.9%
2017	53.42	270^th	568	52.5%
2018	64.37	150^th	552	72.8%
2019	59.16	211^th	587	64.1%
2021	67.94	117^th	454	74.2%
2022	63.94	144^th	459	68.6%
2023	64.04	142^nd	459	69.1%
2024	59.13	169^th	451	62.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hallsville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.09	87^th	192	54.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hallsville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	37.72	275^th	422	34.8%
2019	27.19	399^th	482	17.2%
2021	30.72	290^th	371	21.8%
2023	53.15	159^th	382	58.4%
2024	59.70	116^th	378	69.3%

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Rank History for White students at Hallsville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	59.65	151^st	479	68.5%
2019	54.70	201^st	527	61.9%
2021	59.90	127^th	376	66.2%
2022	55.83	139^th	381	63.5%
2023	51.46	176^th	385	54.3%
2024	51.99	165^th	379	56.5%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Hallsville Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	329	4	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	335
1998	325	3	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	332
1999	345	6	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	356
2000	350	8	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	365
2001	365	9	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	378
2002	373	12	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	388
2003	373	12	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	388
2004	354	17	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	373
2005	352	17	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	373
2006	366	16	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	389
2007	366	18	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	395
2008	291	16	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	315
2009	309	16	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	331
2010	304	16	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	323
2011	258	13	2	4	1	0	2	280
2012	276	9	2	2	1	0	3	293
2013	283	11	2	9	2	0	8	315
2014	301	13	1	11	0	0	5	331
2015	303	9	1	10	0	0	4	327
2016	309	6	1	10	1	1	5	333
2017	286	4	2	10	1	0	10	313
2018	288	6	2	7	2	0	10	315
2019	304	7	2	7	2	0	15	337
2020	299	8	3	8	3	0	15	336
2021	304	9	2	10	2	0	18	345
2022	300	10	6	11	1	0	19	347
2023	313	12	11	7	1	0	21	365
2024	292	11	14	11	1	1	17	347

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hallsville Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	335	21.1	15.9	19.1
1998	332	20.8	16.0	25
1999	356	22.2	16.0	31.7
2000	365	24.9	14.7	29
2001	378	25.5	14.8	26.7
2002	388	27.6	14.1	37.6
2003	388	27.6	14.1	37.6
2004	373	28.0	13.3	35.7
2005	373	26.4	14.1	36.2
2006	389	28.1	13.8	29
2007	395	27.0	14.6	30.9
2008	315	24.2	13.0	28.6
2009	331	24.5	13.5	29.6
2010	323	21.4	15.0	31
2011	280	18.6	15.0	37.1
2012	293	18.4	15.8	37.2
2013	315	19.8	15.8	39.7
2014	331	21.6	15.2	40.2
2015	327	22.0	14.8	41.6
2016	333	22.0	15.1	37.8
2017	313	21.7	14.4	35.1
2018	315	22.0	14.3	32.7
2019	337	21.9	15.3	34.7
2020	336	22.7	14.7	33.9
2021	345	21.9	15.6	35.7
2022	347	24.2	14.3	25.6
2023	365	23.7	15.3	27.9
2024	347	24.4	14.2	33.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hallsville Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	335	21.1	15.9	19.1
1998	332	20.8	16.0	25
1999	356	22.2	16.0	31.7
2000	365	24.9	14.7	29
2001	378	25.5	14.8	26.7
2002	388	27.6	14.1	37.6
2003	388	27.6	14.1	37.6
2004	373	28.0	13.3	35.7
2005	373	26.4	14.1	36.2
2006	389	28.1	13.8	29
2007	395	27.0	14.6	30.9
2008	315	24.2	13.0	28.6
2009	331	24.5	13.5	29.6
2010	323	21.4	15.0	31
2011	280	18.6	15.0	37.1
2012	293	18.4	15.8	37.2
2013	315	19.8	15.8	39.7
2014	331	21.6	15.2	40.2
2015	327	22.0	14.8	41.6
2016	333	22.0	15.1	37.8
2017	313	21.7	14.4	35.1
2018	315	22.0	14.3	32.7
2019	337	21.9	15.3	34.7
2020	336	22.7	14.7	33.9
2021	345	21.9	15.6	35.7
2022	347	24.2	14.3	25.6
2023	365	23.7	15.3	27.9
2024	347	24.4	14.2	33.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hallsville Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$557 (7.6%)	$6,816 (92.4%)	$7,374
2020	$792 (10.5%)	$6,754 (89.5%)	$7,547
2021	$1,596 (20.0%)	$6,376 (80.0%)	$7,972
2022	$1,567 (18.2%)	$7,044 (81.8%)	$8,611

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hallsville Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 211^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 142^nd of 459 Middle schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Hallsville Middle)	52	56.8	4.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hallsville R-IV)	52	56.8	4.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hallsville Middle)	45.6	42.4	3.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hallsville R-IV)	45.6	42.4	3.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hallsville Middle)	52.3	46.8	5.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hallsville R-IV)	52.3	46.8	5.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hallsville Middle)	52.3	35.5	16.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hallsville R-IV)	52.3	35.5	16.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hallsville Middle)	26.7	43.1	16.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hallsville R-IV)	26.7	43.1	16.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	31.8	2.8%
8th Grade Science (Hallsville Middle)	41	39.7	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Hallsville R-IV)	41	39.7	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hallsville Middle)	42	36.5	5.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hallsville R-IV)	42	36.5	5.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	337	365	8.3%
African American	7	12	71.4%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	2	11	450%
Hispanic	7	7
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	304	313	3%
Two or More Races	15	21	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.7%	27.9%	6.8%

Schools Near Hallsville Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hallsville Middle	Public	6-8	421 Hwy 124 E	Hallsville	65255	Boone County	Hallsville R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 696-5512	347	24	14.2	33.4%	292 (84.1%)	11 (3.2%)	11 (3.2%)	14 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.9%)	59.1	169^th of 451 public middle schools	62.5%		64	142^nd of 459 public middle schools	69.1%	27	62.3	58.7	20.5	27.2	42.5	49.0	22.6		$8,611	$1,567	$7,044
Chester Boren Middle	Public	6-8	110 N Jefferson	Centralia	65240	Boone County	Centralia R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 682-2617	293	22	13.1	29.4%	269 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	64.7	137^th of 451 public middle schools	69.6%		56.4	192^nd of 459 public middle schools	58.2%	55	52.2	44.3	47.3	39.2	35.2	28.1	53.4		$9,729	$1,818	$7,911
Sturgeon Middle	Public	6-8	210 W Patton St	Sturgeon	65284	Boone County	Sturgeon R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 687-2155	98	8	11.5	43.9%	90 (91.8%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)	43.6	254^th of 451 public middle schools	43.7%		35.9	303^rd of 459 public middle schools	34.0%	49	39.3	28.6	21.3	27.3		28.6	48.4		$10,653	$2,293	$8,360
John B. Lange Middle	Public	6-8	2201 E Smiley Ln	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3250	544	53	10.3	71.0%	199 (36.6%)	205 (37.7%)	49 (9.0%)	12 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	73 (13.4%)	13.5	409^th of 451 public middle schools	9.3%		11.6	419^th of 459 public middle schools	8.7%	10	22.0	8.8	5.1	17.9	16.3	19.6	19.4	60.3	$14,946	$444	$14,503
Oakland Middle School	Public	6-8	3405 Oakland Pl	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3220	550	48	11.4	66.0%	191 (34.7%)	154 (28.0%)	98 (17.8%)	19 (3.5%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	81 (14.7%)	21.4	365^th of 451 public middle schools	19.1%		17.1	396^th of 459 public middle schools	13.7%	31	28.5	20.2	5.8	18.2	25.2	23.4	24.4	72.0	$16,055	$529	$15,526
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	713 Rogers St	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3210	621	49	12.7	34.1%	377 (60.7%)	129 (20.8%)	29 (4.7%)	21 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (10.5%)	78	76^th of 451 public middle schools	83.1%		69.7	108^th of 459 public middle schools	76.5%	32	45.0	44.7	29.8	50.8	51.1	52.3	57.0	92.9	$15,633	$734	$14,899
Harrisburg Middle	Public	6-8	233 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 817-5857	136	11	12.6	26.5%	122 (89.7%)	4 (2.9%)	7 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	40.9	267^th of 451 public middle schools	40.8%		51	223^rd of 459 public middle schools	51.4%	44	44.6	44.4		22.4	26.4	35.5	20.5		$10,355	$1,365	$8,990
West Middle School	Public	6-8	401 Clinkscales Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3230	525	49	10.6	61.0%	243 (46.3%)	139 (26.5%)	40 (7.6%)	17 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	83 (15.8%)	26.7	338^th of 451 public middle schools	25.1%		26.2	350^th of 459 public middle schools	23.7%	12	31.1	19.1	11.3	17.5	29.1	30.7	22.9		$14,943	$406	$14,537
Smithton Middle	Public	6-8	3600 W Worley	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3260	532	45	11.7	31.4%	340 (63.9%)	61 (11.5%)	38 (7.1%)	61 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.0%)	65.6	133^rd of 451 public middle schools	70.5%		62.3	155^th of 459 public middle schools	66.2%	22	54.5	36.0	19.9	46.3	44.8	37.1	45.7	91.8	$16,045	$502	$15,542
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School	Public	6-8	4200 Bethel St	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3240	730	56	13.0	33.6%	430 (58.9%)	121 (16.6%)	56 (7.7%)	53 (7.3%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (8.9%)	68.1	121^st of 451 public middle schools	73.2%		74.9	84^th of 459 public middle schools	81.7%	37	54.1	39.2	29.8	40.1	44.4	43.0	44.9	94.0	$20,661	$662	$19,999

Frequently Asked Questions about Hallsville Middle

How many students attend Hallsville Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 347 students attended Hallsville Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Hallsville Middle?

Students at Hallsville Middle are 84% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Hallsville Middle in?

Hallsville R-IV

What high school do graduates of Hallsville Middle attend?

Students who attend Hallsville Middle usually go on to attend Hallsville High

Is Hallsville Middle a good school?

Hallsville Middle ranks 169^th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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